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Upgrade from G11 to G7X - Is it worth it?

Started May 9, 2015 | Discussions thread
boogisha
boogisha Senior Member • Posts: 2,858
Re: Upgrade from G11 to G7X - Is it worth it?

This is not the most fortunate comparison (to say at least), as in good (day)light almost any camera nowadays is good enough (comparative).

Also, [Auto] mode is heavily dependent on camera`s internal programming which basically tries to read your mind and provide what it thinks you wanted to accomplish - while doing it just fine, where G7 X excels are more manual (semi or full manual) modes, providing much more creative possibilities (due to its lighter/faster lens and bigger sensor).

If these are the conditions you will usually be shooting in, then maybe G7 X is not worth it - you`ll pay much more for it, and you won`t even be using it`s real potential.

On the other hand, if you want to shoot low-light photos as well, then as already mentioned here, G7 X is just much, much better - no comparison here. To see what we mean, it would be good to make some (really) low light images yourself, and not just in [Auto] mode. Zooming in low-light conditions is also something worth testing

Buying a fast sports car may not be worth it if the only thing you`ll be using it for is picking up groceries from the market nearby. Again, as people said, in the end it`s really up to you what you find worth the price you pay.

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